His Irish luck has run out! Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff waltz off Strictly Come Dancing
Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff have become the third couple to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing.
The 53-year-old and his professional partner were chosen to leave by the judges after going head-to-head in a dance-off with Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole.
Daniel and Kristina had performed an airline-themed waltz to Frank Sinatra's Fly Me To The Moon, but couldn't do enough to sail through to another week.
Ta ra! Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff were voted off Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday evening
Emotional: Kristina looked emotional after learning of her fate
Sky Sports News Presenter Kirsty and Brendan performed a Paso Doble to U2 hit Beautiful Day and won over all the judges as the stronger couple.
Following the dance-off, judge Craig Revel Horwood said: 'One couple did really, really well in the dance-off and one couple I am afraid made a lot of mistakes.
'I am going for the couple that was the most powerful, and that was Kirsty and Brendan.'
Judge Darcey Bussell agreed: 'The couple I would like to save is Kirsty and Brendan.'
Saved by the bell: Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole are safe to dance for another week
Despite criticism of his dancing skills over recent weeks, Daniel vowed: 'I want to find the dancer that's lurking inside me.'
Bruno Tonioli remarked: 'I would like to keep the couple that actually committed less mistakes tonight, and that is Kirsty and Brendan.'
When host Tess Daly asked Len Goodman for his opinion, he said: 'I did agree.'
After learning of his fate, the singer admitted he had struggled: 'Whatever I have given, I received back ten-fold.
Powerful: Kirsty and Brendan put on a fiery Paso Doble performance
Decision time: Bruno Tonioli plumped for Kirsty over Daniel
Farewell: Daniel and Kristina are comforted by their fellow dancers and celebrity contestants
'Kristina has been absolutely... honestly. If people knew what this girl is really like.'
An emotional Kristina paid tribute to her partner: 'You were such a joy. You're the most wonderful guy. You're so easy to work with, always there with a smile. It was a wonderful experience for me.'
Despite criticism of his dancing skills over recent weeks, Daniel vowed: 'I want to find the dancer that's lurking inside me.'
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 24 October at 6.35pm, with the results show on Sunday 25 October at 7.15pm on BBC One.
Nervous: Claudia Winkleman talks to the bottom two couples before the dance-off
We're through! Jeremy Vine and Karen Clifton looked thrilled to be safe for another week
Slowly improving:Jamelia and Tristan MacManus celebrate after finding out they're safe
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